June 4, 2017

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Leading People to Become Faithful Followers of Jesus Christ Together in God’s World

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Now, in the church, there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit: there are people with abilities that are powerful, and gifts of grace that bring healing; people who know how to provide the right kind of help, and manage people effectively. 1 Corinthians 12:4, 28 (paraphrase)

Senior Pastor Dr. David Renwick Associate Pastors Dr. Quinn Fox, Rev. Donna Marsh, Rev. Evangeline Taylor Parish Associate Dr. Nancy Fox Music Dr. Michael Denham (Director), William Neil (Organist) Hilda Labrada Gore (Contemporary Music Leader) Ministry Directors J. Theodore Anderson(Library, Archives, & Older Adults) Kristin Franke (Youth), Jill Meek (Children) Leslie Saum (Connections), John Marienau Turpin (Serve) TODAY AT NATIONAL Adult Sunday School Come Get to Know Your Plenary: Joseph Small Church Family Sunday June 4, 9:30 a.m., Stone Hall All morning on the terrace "The Unintended Reformation" Come by after worship for a special coffee Joseph Small served for many years as hour with refreshments, and get to know Director of Theology, Worship and others in the church by name. (Rain plan: Education for the PC(USA). He is the Court of Flags and Parlor). author of several books including To Be Reformed: Living the Tradition. Nursery Family Meet & Greet Next week: Christine Brennan, 10:30 a.m. –1 p.m. "Good Sports: Reflections of a Fountain Courtyard (Presbyterian) Pioneer in Please join other families with nursery- Sports Journalism" see p. 7 aged children outside for food, fun, games, and crafts. Drop by when you Music at National can! (Rain plan: Church Room 105) 3 p.m., Sanctuary Washington Symphonic Brass presents “Back in the USSR!” Tickets at the door or wsbrass.com. WEEKLY ON SUNDAYS Sunday School GriefShare 9:30–10:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m., Culbertson Library Adults Those experiencing loss and grief will find • Plenary in Stone Hall encouragement and support. • Parents' Gathering, 10–10:30 a.m. June Donations: Elson Parlor Unsweetened Cereal Youth Please bring donations for mission partner • Middle School (6th & 7th grade) Martha’s Table to the baskets outside of Multipurpose Bldg. Room 101 Stone Hall, or upstairs at the info table. • Middle School (8th grade) Notes of Greeting and Agencies Bldg. Room 101 Encouragement • High School (9th –12th grade) Write postcards to NPC members and Youth House friends who are in need of encouragement. Children Supplies are available in Stone Hall. • Age 2–5th grade: Drop off/pick up Today's Flowers at the National Presbyterian School The flowers in the Sanctuary are given building. to the glory of God in thanksgiving and celebration of Mrs. Chui Sun Szeto's birthday, by her daughter.

NEXT SUNDAY Doxology Worship : 10:45 a.m. (one service) 2 9 a.m. WORSHIP Sanctuary

WE ENTER GOD’S PRESENCE Prelude At the Close of Day Healey Willan William Neil, organ Chimes and Call to Worship Rev. Evangeline Taylor p Hymn 129 Come, O Spirit, Dwell Among Us Ebenezer Prayer of Adoration and Confession of Sin in unison Gracious Lord, take away from me my sins, and mercifully kindle in me the fire of your Holy Spirit. Take away from me the heart of stone, and give me a heart of flesh: a heart to love and adore you, a heart to delight in you, a heart to follow and enjoy you, for Christ’s sake. Ambrose of Milan Silent Confession and Assurance of Pardon Believe the good news of the Gospel. In Jesus Christ we are forgiven. Thanks be to God. p Congregational Response see p. 5 Living God p Affirmation of Faith see p. 6 Nicene Creed Welcome and Announcements Dr. David Renwick Offering of Tithes and Gifts O For a Thousand Tongues Kevin McChesney Grace Chimes, Carolann Haley, Director p Doxology Old Hundredth Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise God, all creatures here below! Praise God above, ye heavenly host; praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.

WE HEAR GOD'S WORD A Time for Children of All Ages Children (grades K–5) may leave now for Sunday School. Leaders will escort children to the school building, where parents will pick them up at 10:30 a.m. Scripture Nehemiah (selected verses) Mary Ellen Cain The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. Sermon Nehemiah: Building Through the Spirit Dr. David Renwick 1 Corinthians 12:1-4, 27-31; 13:1, 14:39-40 WE RESPOND TO GOD’S GRACE AND CALL Choral Response I Will Not Leave You Comfortless Everett Titcomb I will not leave you comfortless. I will come to you yet again, and your heart shall be joyful. Alleluia! The Sacrament of Communion see p. 6 Dr. Quinn Fox p Hymn 446* Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken Austrian Hymn p Benediction and Passing the Peace of Christ Share the peace of Christ with one another by name and mingle together on the terrace after worship. p Postlude Allegro G.F. Handel Organ Concerto No. 4 in F Major *Zion: the hill of Jerusalem on which the city of David was built. 3 10:50 a.m. CONTEMPORARY WORSHIP Jones Hall (School Gym)

WE ENTER GOD’S PRESENCE p Welcome Song Sovereign Chris Tomlin Welcome and Announcements Rev. Donna Marsh Call to Worship Hilda Labrada Gore p Song of Response Amazing Grace (My Chains are Gone) Chris Tomlin Prayer of Adoration and Confession of Sin Gracious Lord, take away from me my sins, and mercifully kindle in me the fire of your Holy Spirit. Take away from me the heart of stone, and give me a heart of flesh: a heart to love and adore you, a heart to delight in you, a heart to follow and enjoy you, for Christ’s sake. Ambrose of Milan

Silent Confession and Assurance of Pardon p Response of Praise O Come to the Altar Steven Furtick

WE HEAR GOD'S WORD Scripture Nehemiah (selected verses) Rev. Donna Marsh The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. Sermon Nehemiah: Building Through the Spirit Dr. David Renwick 1 Corinthians 12:1-4, 27-31; 13:1, 14:39-40

WE RESPOND TO GOD’S GRACE AND CALL p Affirmation of Faith Apostles' Creed Rev. Donna Marsh I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth. And in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; he descended into hell; the third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost; the holy catholic church; the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting. Amen. The Sacrament of Communion At the Cross Chris Tomlin Pastoral Prayer and The Lord's Prayer Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever. Amen. Closing Song offering received Do What You Want To Jacob Scooter p Closing Prayer and Benediction p Passing the Peace of Christ Share the peace of Christ with one another by name and mingle together on the terrace after worship. Songs used by permission: CCLI #100655 and #17315 4 11 a.m. WORSHIP Sanctuary

WE ENTER GOD’S PRESENCE

Prelude At the Close of Day Healey Willan William Neil, organ

Chimes and Call to Worship Rev. Evangeline Taylor p Hymn 129 Come, O Spirit, Dwell Among Us Ebenezer p Prayer of Adoration p Choral Response Paul Sjolund Come, gracious Spirit, heavenly Dove, with light and comfort from above; Be thou our guardian, thou our guide, o’er every thought and step preside. Amen. Confession of Sin in unison Gracious Lord, take away from me my sins, and mercifully kindle in me the fire of your Holy Spirit. Take away from me the heart of stone, and give me a heart of flesh: a heart to love and adore you, a heart to delight in you, a heart to follow and enjoy you, for Christ’s sake. Ambrose of Milan Silent Confession and Assurance of Pardon Believe the good news of the Gospel. In Jesus Christ we are forgiven. Thanks be to God. p Congregational Response Living God Sung by the choir, then congregation Spirit of the living God, fall afresh on me. Spirit of the living God, fall afresh on me. Break me, melt me, mold me, fill me, Spirit of the living God, fall afresh on me.

WE HEAR GOD’S WORD A Time for Children of All Ages

Welcome and Announcements Dr. David Renwick

Scripture Nehemiah (selected verses) Deacon Joanna Chai The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. Sermon Nehemiah: Building Through the Spirit Dr. David Renwick 1 Corinthians 12:1-4, 27-31; 13:1, 14:39-40 WE RESPOND TO GOD’S GRACE AND CALL

Choral Response I Will Not Leave You Comfortless Everett Titcomb I will not leave you comfortless. I will come to you yet again, and your heart shall be joyful. Alleluia! 5 p Affirmation of Faith Nicene Creed Dr. Quinn Fox We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen. We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father; through him all things were made. For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven, was incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary and became truly human. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried. On the third day he rose again in accordance with the Scriptures; he ascended into heaven and is seated on the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end. We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son is worshiped and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets. We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen. Offering of Tithes and Gifts O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing Kevin McChesney Grace Chimes Carolann Haley, Director

The Sacrament of Communion Invitation to Communion Words of Institution and Distribution Music Meditation Arise, My Soul, Arise Dan Forrest Arise, my soul, arise, shake off thy guilty fears: The bleeding Sacrifice in my behalf appears. Chodan Before God’s throne my surety stands. My name is written on his hands. Five bleeding wounds he bears, received on Calvary. They pour effectual prayers, they strongly plead for me. “Forgive him, O forgive,” they cry, “nor let that ransomed sinner die.” My God is reconciled, his voice I hear; he owns me for his child, I can no longer fear; With confidence I now draw nigh, and “Father, Abba, Father,” cry. Charles Wesley with Heather Green, violin Prayer of Response and The Lord's Prayer Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors; And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever. Amen. p Hymn 446* Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken Austrian Hymn p Benediction p Choral Alleluia p Passing the Peace of Christ Share the peace of Christ with one another by name and mingle together on the terrace after worship. p Postlude Allegro G.F. Handel Organ Concerto No. 4 in F Major *Zion: the hill of Jerusalem on which the city of David was built. 6 UPCOMING EVENTS

Summer Schedule June 18 June 11 Worship: 8:30 & 10:45 a.m. Doxology Worship: 10:45 a.m. Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. The summer schedule begins June 18 and Bring a friend to this glorious service filled runs through Labor Day: with music. Join your hearts and voices to a 8:30 a.m.: Worship in Jones Hall beautiful array of choirs and instruments. 9:30 a.m.: Sunday school for all ages There will be one service at 10:45 a.m. 10:45 a.m.: Worship in the Sanctuary

Adult Sunday School NPC Online Plenary: Christine Brennan NPC Online has been updated! It's Sunday June 11, 9:30 a.m., Stone Hall easy and secure to update your contact "Good Sports: Reflections of a information, view your giving statement, (Presbyterian) Pioneer in Sports Journalism" and search the password-protected Christine Brennan is a national sports congregational directory. To access NPC columnist for USA Today, a commentator Online, go to www.nationalpres.org, click for CNN, PBS NewsHour and NPR’s "NPC Online" at the top or bottom of Morning Edition and best-selling author of the page, and then click "Sign Up." Inside Edge and Best Seat in the House. Wednesday Women Military Ministry Bible Study & Prayer Group June 11, 12:15 p.m., Elson Parlor Wednesday, June 7, 10 a.m.–1 p.m. The NPC Military Ministry will meet for Church Rooms 110/111 & 105 a light lunch and to celebrate the 241st This will be our last meeting until fall. birthday of the U.S. Army. Women are invited for prayer, followed by a study of Paul's prayers for the Ephesians. Summer Family Hour: Contact: Mildred Wheat 703.931.1490. Faith on the Big Screen Sundays, June 11–September 3 Floral Workshop 9:30–10:30 a.m., Jones Hall Saturday, June 17, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. Parents, kids, and teens: come enjoy Learn about the art of floral design in this breakfast, and see how popular family- interactive workshop, "The Language of friendly films express truths about our Grace and Beauty Spoken in Flowers." A faith. There will be optional childcare for $25 fee will cover materials and lunch. ages 4 and under. Contact: Amy Thompson, Please register in Stone Hall, or contact [email protected]. Nora Szeto at [email protected]. Summer Sandwich Making Adult Fellowship Luncheon Sunday, June 11, Noon, Stone Hall Monday, June 19, Noon, Stone Hall All ages can help feed the hungry in our The Outreach Singers of the Washington city by making sandwiches for the homeless Chorus will close out our luncheon on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month program for the summer with great music during the summer to be distributed and fellowship. Sign up today in Stone through mission partner Martha’s Table. Hall or call 202.537.7529 for reservations. 7 WELCOME TO NATIONAL!

We are so glad you are here today. If you are with us for the first time, welcome!Our prayer is DAILY BIBLE that you will find a spiritual home here – a home where the love READINGS and presence of Jesus Christ are experienced as we gather in Year 1 community to worship God. Classes and groups for all ages are June 4 –11 offered for us to better know God and one another. Preaching and teaching equip us to act as Christ’s light in the world – Sunday serving and caring for one another through prayer, support, and Psalms 104; 33 service projects. Isaiah 11:1-9 1 Corinthians 2:1-13 Connections Ambassadors, wearing blue badges, are here to John 14:21-29 welcome you and answer any questions. Come outside on the Monday terrace after worship to meet others and enjoy refreshments. Psalms 57; 47 Deuteronomy 11:13-19 Welcome packets and information | Available at the information 2 Corinthians 5:11-6:2 table to the right as you exit the sanctuary. Luke 17:1-10 Childcare | Available 8:45 a.m.–12:15 p.m. for infants through Tuesday age four in the main church building ground floor, rooms 16 and 7. Psalms 54; 99 Children are always welcome in worship! Deuteronomy 12:1-12 Prayers after worship | A pastor, elder or deacon, and Stephen Minister 2 Corinthians 6:3-7:1 will be at the chapel (take a right out of the Sanctuary and down the hall) Luke 17:11-19 to pray with you about your concerns and celebrations. Wednesday Accessible worship | Assisted listening receivers and large print Psalms 65; 91 bulletins and hymnals are available at the information table to the Deuteronomy 13:1-11 right as you exit the sanctuary. 2 Corinthians 7:2-16 Pick up a bud vase | Available outside of Elson Parlor to take with Luke 17:20-37 you if you are planning to visit someone who is ill or home-bound. Thursday In order to share God’s word with the world, our services are video recorded Psalms 143; 116 and broadcast online. If you do not wish to appear on camera, seating is Deut. 16:18-20, 17:14-20 available in the balcony and back six pews of the sanctuary. 2 Corinthians 8:1-16 Luke 18:1-8 PRAYERS Friday We pray for: Psalms 88; 20 Betty Chambers Doris Watson Deuteronomy 26:1-11 2 Corinthians 8:16-24 We grieve the death of: Luke 18:9-14 Myrtle Van Laar on May 26, 2017. A memorial service will Saturday be held on June 7 at 11 a.m. in the Chapel. Psalms 122; 63 We pray for our missionaries, including: Deuteronomy 29:2-15 John Wagner, Young Life’s Senior Vice President for Greater 2 Corinthians 9:1-15 New York. Missionary prayer calendars are available in the Luke 18:15-30 information racks. Sunday Psalms 103; 139 Deuteronomy 6:1-15 Ephesians 4:1-16 4101 NEBRASKA AVE. NW John 1:1-18 WASHINGTON DC 20016 202.537.0800 www.nationalpres.org 8